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Oyster Report

Slack Tides
Farmer:
Lambton Family - two generations
Harvest location: Dennis, Cape Cod, MA

How they taste: 
A burst of salty ocean water upfront mellows to some nice sweet vegetal notes (carrots, anyone?) and a hint of cream. Opaque meat and a firm texture round out the perfect easy to shuck package.


Aphrodites
Farmer:
Krista Tripp
Harvest Location: South Thomaston, ME

How they taste: Being located at the mouth of Weskeag River, Krista's grant reaps the benefits of the colder waters coming in at every high tide. Clean, crisp, and briny with a sweet finish.

How they're grown: 
Aphrodite oysters are grown in bags or cages that float on top the water, where there is the highest concentration of food so they have plenty to eat. If you've ever gone swimming in Maine during the summer you know it is COLD! The colder the water the slower the oyster growth and that is why these beautiful oysters can take up to 3 years to reach market size [the patience pays off!]. They


Summerstones
Farmer:
Hama Hama Co
Harvest Location: Hood Canal #7, WA

How they taste: Springy meat with the flavors of cucumber and salted melon